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Despite it being part of the NBN's formative legislation, many Australian businesses and homes – some 58 percent according to a recent survey – are unaware that once NBN is available in their area, they have just 18 months to make the move off copper.
Many have already faced the hurdle, with cut-offs rolling across the country, but it's hitting peak right now with around 50,000 facing the chop every week.
But as we all know, the move to NBN isn’t always seamless. We take a look at the issue and what it means for homes and businesses across the country.
In other news:
- Rocket Lab deposits payloads into orbit
- Drones go underground
- The ins and outs and pros and cons of the CDR
- Australian retailers leveraging Alibaba to access China
Happy reading,
Heather Wright
Editor
editor@istart.com.au
NBN or else – ADSL broadband shut-down peaks
NBN’s way or the highway?..
While the good news is that over seven million Australian homes and businesses can now connect to the NBN, the not-so-good news is that around half that number have chosen not to.
"Over a quarter of homes and business decide not to engage with NBN services.”
Rocket Lab reaches for the stars
Successful commercial launch is the ultimate combination of technology and business…
If 10 years ago, someone had told me New Zealand would be launching satellites into orbit, I’d have howled with laughter.
“This technology will really open space for business.”
Below and beyond: The underground drones are coming
Drone technology is rapidly taking off - but there's action happening closer to ground...
There’s a lot happening in drone-land these days. Currently eating up all the attention on this side of the globe is Google’s Wing project.
“Hovermap enables the mining industry to safely inspect inaccessible areas of underground mines, while improving data collected to unlock new insights.”
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Inside Australia's ambitious consumer data standard…
Currently Australians have little control over how their data is used, but all that’s about to change with the Consumer Data Right. But what does it mean for business?
“There are some potentially significant imposts which could have substantial compliance cost and data innovation impacts.”
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Alibaba’s massive numbers highlight growth op for A/NZ business
It’s not just fancy numbers for a foreign company...
Alibaba’s Singles Day sales on Sunday smashed records as virtual cash registers rang to the tune of more than US$30.8 billion in just 24 hours, with Australian and Kiwi companies among those cashing in.
“The reality is a number of A/NZ businesses are succeeding and really taking this opportunity.”
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